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I hadn't actually considered an AOA vane. I think I may
be discussing that with my Lancair guru instructor next time I take him to
lunch. I do practice steep turns, but generally don't do them in the
pattern (I have once in the pattern to avoid an unexpected squall right over the
final leg). I can't imagine flying my Lancair without steep turns at
altitude though!
Thanx for the tip on the AOA vane!
Dave
Why -- WHY? - don't you guys just make yourselves a simple AOA vane
that you can watch when flying at high AOAs?
Is you life worth having your planes look 'pretty'?
I have been making steep turns on Final for 40 years, with my AOA vane.,,
no sweat!
Terrence
On Jan 2, 2013, at 7:11 AM, David M. Powell CRFA wrote:
I have made the decision prior to purchasing to avoid stalls
altogether in my 360. After reading the stall and stall spin accident
information, I just don't think it's worth the risk. On take-off, I stay
in ground effect for the half second it takes to make it into the green after
wheels up; on landing, I approach well above stall for my flap configuration,
and let the speed bleed off only a few feet above the threshold. During
normal flight, I don't even get near a typical slow flight speed. Too
many variables in a home built airplane with no precise envelope, a
header tank that is PROBABLY where I think it is, but could be off by 30 or 40
pounds if the gauge is stuck; possible extra wait in the tail area (water
retention after heavy rain).
Colyn, As I said, AVOID STEEP TURNS IN THE
PATTERN. If you are flying low under the hood, I hope you have a well
qualified safety pilot
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